Oman's Sultan Qaboos, in Germany for medical treatment since July, said on Wednesday he would miss annual celebrations of his birthday this month in the sultanate he has ruled for more than four decades.
Many Omanis have been

Oman's Sultan Qaboos has pardoned activists jailed for taking part in anti-government protests two years ago, media reported, his latest gesture to citizens worried about unemployment and inadequate pay.
State news agency ONA

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said has pardoned 234 protesters arrested during weeks of demonstrations in the Sultanate, the official news agency said.
Sultan Qaboos, who has ruled Oman for 40 years, promised a $2.6 billion spending package on

Octal Petrochemicals, the Middle East’s largest producer of PET resins, will share company information and receive resumes at an upcoming career and training fair, said a report.
Octal will promote career opportunities at the Sultan Qaboos